Tuesday 23 March, 18:45–19:45 and 20:30–21:30
£32
Members: £28.80
Central Entrance on Cromwell Road
Embodied Resonance: A Journey Through the Elements
Enter Hintze Hall and experience an out-of-this-world sound journey beneath Hope our majestic blue whale.
In this immersive experience, sound artist Simone Salvatici directs an ensemble of musicians exploring the elemental forces that shape both the natural world and the human body.
Across many historical traditions, sound has been understood not simply as something we hear, but as something we physically experience. This journey invites you to explore sound as a deeply sensory and affective experience. It’s inspired by theories of embodied response and ancient systems of knowledge, including Unani – a Graeco-Islamic medicine. In Unani, the elements of earth, water, air and fire were believed to influence the body’s humours and temperaments.
The ensemble creates evolving sonic environments that evoke the qualities of the elements – grounding depth, fluid movement, shimmering air and radiant intensity. They use gongs, Himalayan and crystal singing bowls, resonant metals, reeds, rattles and subtle electronic drones.
As waves of vibration unfold through the space, you’re invited to lie back and experience sound through your whole body as well as through your ears. This contemplative journey transforms listening into a form of attunement, where resonance, sensation and emotion become part of a shared sonic landscape.
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Accessibility information
This event is fully wheelchair accessible.
- The nearest accessible toilet is on our Ground Floor at the back of Hintze Hall, under the stairs. We also have a Changing Places toilet on the Ground Floor of our North Wing.
Blue Badge parking spaces are available on request if you email us at [email protected].
To request a free ticket for a disabled person’s companion call us on +44(0)20 7942 5000 Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00. Tickets are subject to availability.
Visiting information
- All ages are welcome, but recommended for ages 16+. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- You’ll need to bring your own yoga mat.
- Entrance will be via our Central Entrance on Cromwell Road.
- Doors will open 15 minutes before the start of the event.
- Bookings are required. You won’t be able to buy a ticket on the door.
- No refunds will be given.
- You may change your booking to an alternative date as long as you inform us at least 30 days before the date of your original booking. Alternative dates are subject to availability and must take place within one year of your original booking. A £10 administration will be charged per booking. For more information check our Ticketing Terms and Conditions page.
- Our Central Cafe will be closed but there will be water fountains available.
- Our cloakroom will not be open during the event, so we advise you to travel light.
- Latecomers will not be admitted to this event once the class has started.
- It’s your responsibility to make sure – by getting appropriate medical advice – that you’re fit and well to take part in the session.
- Ticket prices are subject to change.
- Photography and filming may take place during the event. These images may be used for our marketing purposes. If you have any concerns about being photographed, speak to our staff.
- We reserve the right to make any necessary changes to the event as required, such as adjusting the locations, timings or content of the activities. This is to ensure that we deliver a safe and excellent experience for all visitors at all times.
Got a question?
Email us at [email protected]
What to bring
- A yoga mat. We will not be able to lend you a mat.
- Extra layers. The temperature inside Hintze Hall fluctuates throughout the year, so make sure you have clothing to put on or take off so that you’re comfortable throughout the session. You may also want to bring a blanket.
- A reusable water bottle. We’re working hard to reduce our carbon footprint, so we don’t sell single-use plastic bottles of water. We have water refill stations around the building.
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